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10 player setup

How to play Mafia with 10 players

The balanced 10-player Mafia setup is 3 Mafia, 1 Doctor, 1 Detective, and 5 Villagers. It's ideal for a full Mafia experience and takes about 25–35 minutes per round.

25–35 min 10 roles total

Recommended role distribution

RoleCountShare of table
Mafia330%
Doctor110%
Detective110%
Villagers550%

Hosting notes

Ten is the largest count where every player can comfortably participate without sub-groups forming.

10-player tips

  • Three Mafia is a real threat — town must lynch confidently.
  • Doctor should claim only with a Detective ready to back them.
  • Stagger Mafia kills if you can — predictable targets help the town.

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